Shereen Nassar
Global Director of Logistics Studies Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, Dubai
Dr Shereen Nassar is an Associate Professor in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. She is an active academic with solid teaching experience across the UK and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. She is the global lead for logistics studies and leading the MSc logistics and supply chain management programmes for Dubai campus. She published journal articles and book chapters in areas related to Supply chain sustainability, digital technologies, and resilience. She developed strong ties with the business ecosystem mainly in the field of logistics and supply chain management.
Shereen's external engagement and contribution to various industry forums and awards in the MENA region were widely recognized and she received several academic and industry awards.
2025 Event Agenda Sessions
Co-hosts, Education Day
Tuesday 11 February 09:00 - 14:30 Education Day
Alumni Success Stories
Hear from recent graduates who have joined the workforce to learn about their experience to date and top tips to being successful when starting out.
Tuesday 11 February 10:50 - 11:35 Education Day
Info, Education & Networking
Attracting and Retaining Tomorrow’s Leaders
The talent gap problem is not going away: it’s a serious issue. So once you have hired someone talented and bursting with potential, what’s the best way to keep them on your team? How can you keep them engaged and motivated in a job-hopping economy? Based on research conducted by Breakbulk magazine, find out what young professionals are really looking for in their career, why it matters, and where we go from here.
Tuesday 11 February 14:30 - 15:15 Main Stage
Talent Retention
The talent gap problem is not going away: it’s a serious issue. So once you have hired someone talented and bursting with potential, what’s the best way to keep them on your team? How can you keep them engaged and motivated in a job-hopping economy? Based on research conducted by Breakbulk magazine, find out what young professionals are really looking for in their career, why it matters, and where we go from here.
Main Stage Asia/Dubai